Mississippi Masala
Passion. Tradition. Mix it up.
Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their home in Uganda, twentysomething Mina finds herself helping to run a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. It's there that a passionate romance with the charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African American communities.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Mississippi Masala
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1991-09-18
- Runtime: 118 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (89 votes)
- Budget: $8,000,000
- Revenue: $7,310,000
- Production Companies: Cinecom Pictures, Mirabai Films, Film Four International
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.7965
- Languages: English, Gujarati, Swahili
Cast & Crew
Denzel Washington
as Demetrius Williams
Sarita Choudhury
as Mina
Roshan Seth
as Jay
Sharmila Tagore
as Kinnu
Charles S. Dutton
as Tyrone Williams
Joe Seneca
as Williben Williams
Ranjit Chowdhry
as Anil
Mohan Gokhale
as Pontiac
Mohan Agashe
as Kanti Napkin
Tico Wells
as Dexter Williams
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Trailers & Clips
Mississippi Masala - U.S. Re-Release Trailer (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Masala?▼
Mississippi Masala is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1991-09-18.
Who are the main actors in Mississippi Masala?▼
The main cast includes Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury, Roshan Seth, Sharmila Tagore, Charles S. Dutton, .
Where can I watch Mississippi Masala online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Mississippi Masala is available.
Is Mississippi Masala based on a true story?▼
Passion. Tradition. Mix it up.
What is the IMDb rating of Mississippi Masala?▼
Mississippi Masala has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 89 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Mississippi Masala?▼
The movie had a production budget of $8,000,000 and earned $7,310,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Mississippi Masala?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Cinecom Pictures, Mirabai Films, Film Four International. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Mississippi Masala filmed?▼
Mississippi Masala was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Mississippi Masala?▼
The total runtime of Mississippi Masala is 118 minutes.
Is Mississippi Masala suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Mississippi Masala?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Mississippi Masala.
Does Mississippi Masala have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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